Entry Level Staff Accountant

Join our client as a Temporary Tax Specialist and play a vital role in delivering meticulous tax services to high-net-worth clients. This position offers an excellent opportunity to leverage your expertise in individual and trust income tax returns within a dynamic, client-focused environment. The role is ideal for detail-oriented professionals seeking to contribute to complex estate and trust tax projects.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience preparing and reviewing individual and trust income tax returns
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax codes
• Proficiency in tax software such as ProSystem fx, Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE, or CCH Axcess
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines

Nice to Have Skills:

• CPA or EA designation
• Experience collaborating with attorneys, financial advisors, and clients
• Familiarity with estate and trust financial data analysis

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Prior experience in estate/trust tax projects
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex tax filings in a professional setting

Seize this opportunity to enhance your tax expertise and contribute to a high-performing team. Apply now to join a respected firm committed to precision and client success.

AccountStaff is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst to support a dynamic downtown businesses' reporting and business intelligence needs. This role offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing in-office collaboration on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. The position provides an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking growth within a small, impactful team, responsible for analyzing financial data to inform strategic decisions.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or business intelligence
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and database management
• Experience with SQL, relational databases, and enterprise data warehouses
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Analytical mindset with excellent mathematical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Nice to Have Skills:

• MBA or advanced degree
• Experience with system upgrades, data validation, and testing
• Documented procedures and organizational skills

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline; advanced degrees are a plus
• Experience at the intersection of finance and business intelligence

AccountStaff is filling this role on behalf of a client. If you possess the required qualifications and are eager to advance your career in financial analysis, we encourage you to apply now and seize this opportunity to contribute while enhancing your professional growth.

Are you a seasoned payroll professional seeking an opportunity to influence payroll operations? AccountStaff is helping a client who is looking for a Payroll Analyst to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing across multiple jurisdictions. This role offers a hybrid schedule, a brand-new office environment, and the chance to work with a talented team dedicated to excellence.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years payroll processing experience, preferably within a professional services firm
• Proficiency with automated payroll systems; UKG experience is a strong plus
• Certified Payroll Professional or related certification is advantageous
• Strong understanding of multi-jurisdictional payroll laws, tax, and compliance
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Track record of handling sensitive employee data discreetly

Nice to Have Skills:

• UKG system experience
• Experience supporting audits and year-end processes
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations

 Take the next step—apply today to become a vital part of their payroll team!

Join our client's team as an Accounts Payable Specialist and become a vital part of a dynamic finance department dedicated to ensuring accurate and efficient payment processes.  As a key contributor, you will manage daily invoice processing, reconcile accounts, and streamline AP operations in a collaborative, small-team environment.

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 1-year related accounts payable experience
• Proficiency in large ERP systems
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to analyze and make decisions independently

Nice to Have Skills:

• Manufacturing sector experience
• Knowledge of ACH, wire transfers, and three-way matching

Preferred Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is advantageous

Take the next step in your finance career—apply now to become a trusted partner in an organization’s success!

AccountStaff is helping a rapidly expanding Pittsburgh-based client find a highly motivated Senior Financial Analyst to join their dynamic team. This vital role offers the opportunity to influence key business decisions, collaborate across departments, and work in an environment committed to innovation and excellence. With a focus on financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis, you will support ongoing growth initiatives and strategic acquisitions, shaping the future of their business.

Required Skills:

• 3-7 years of progressive finance or accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial statements, and forecasting principles
• Expertise in Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with enterprise accounting and reporting software; Power BI familiarity a plus
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Leadership in financial modeling: P&L, EBITDA, cash flow, liquidity, and budgeting models

Nice to Have Skills:

• OneStream or similar financial consolidation tools
• Experience with financial automation and system optimization
• Knowledge of strategic acquisitions and due diligence

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; MBA preferred

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to support ad-hoc projects and strategic initiatives
• Highly engaged with a focus on process improvement

Take the next step in your career—apply now and become part of the future

AccountStaff has partnered with a growing organization to identify a skilled Data Coordinator who will play a critical role in ensuring data integrity and operational efficiency. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team during a period of exciting relocation and expansion.

• Maintain and update vendor, customer, pricing, and item attributes to enable accurate commerce activities
• Process sourcing documents manually and systematically across all areas of master data
• Perform system audits to verify data accuracy and consistency against source documents
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure current and precise information (e.g., item deactivation, attribute changes)
• Identify opportunities for streamlining master data processes and inputs
• Create and maintain policies, procedures, and SOPs for master data management
• Research and resolve vendor and customer invoice discrepancies
• Assist with projects and perform root cause analyses to develop corrective actions

Required skills include 1-2 years of experience in accounting, finance. data, pricing, or related fields, strong communication abilities, and a solid understanding of supply chain and accounting concepts. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Excel and possess problem-solving and research capabilities.

Preferred qualifications involve a Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Logistics. Candidates must be self-motivated, results-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively. Familiarity with ERP systems is beneficial.

This role offers a temporary-to-hire opportunity, with a competitive hourly rate of $24-25, emphasizing a hybrid work environment during the transition period and a move to our new Cranberry location at the end of the year. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, collaboration, and a proactive approach to mastering data integrity for a thriving organization.

Take the next step in your career and join a progressive company—apply today and become a vital part of our growing team!

Join a dynamic team as an Entry Level Staff Accountant, where your skills will directly support critical financial operations and contribute to organizational success. This role offers a pathway to permanent employment, with an initial contract-to-hire arrangement and opportunities for hybrid work after training.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, including entry-level professionals eager to develop their expertise. Strong proficiency in Excel and a keen eye for detail are essential for success.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 0-3 years of relevant experience
• Excellent Excel skills
• Ability to review financial data accurately and efficiently
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of GAAP and statutory accounting principles

Nice to Have Skills:

• Prior experience with financial reporting or tax preparations
• Familiarity with accounting software systems

If you are motivated to grow within a supportive environment and make an impact in financial operations, we encourage you to apply today. Your next career move awaits!

Join AccountStaff on behalf of our client as a Temporary AP Specialist and play a vital role in overseeing accounts payable functions during a leave coverage period. This onsite position offers an excellent opportunity to apply your accounting expertise, collaborate with professionals, and ensure seamless financial operations.

• Train with the AP Accounting Specialist on the full Accounts Payable process.
• Enter and code invoices, set up vendors, and manage weekly check runs.
• Handle sales and use tax filings and reconciliations.
• Perform GL account reconciliations using BlackLine.
• Post daily production labor costs and maintain ERP setup for temporary labor.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, journal entries, and reporting.
• Support other accounting tasks such as standard costing, job costing, and purchase price variance analysis.
• Contribute to special projects as directed by management.

Required skills include strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical abilities, along with excellent communication and computer skills. Candidates should be team-oriented, capable of managing priorities in a fast-paced environment, and possess an Associate’s Degree in Accounting. Experience with ERP systems is preferred.

If you're a detail-driven accounting professional looking to gain valuable experience during a critical period, apply now to join our team and support our client’s financial operations.

Job Details:

• Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, including payroll, purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.
• Reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
• Maintaining historical records
• Paying employees by verifying expense reports and preparing pay checks
• Paying vendors by scheduling pay checks and ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit
• Responding to vendor enquiries regarding finance
• Preparing analyses of accounts and producing monthly reports
• Continuing to improve the payment process

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field a plus
• Previous accounts payable experience preferred